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Tapestry

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 22.7 cm (3 3/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.1132
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionNatural colored linen, on this are two rows of pink floral motifs with light green and yellow sepals woven with wool. The oval shape of the units and cross-like motifs in the base of each suggest that they may represent baskets (?)